FOUNDATION PATHWAY

FOUNDATION - LEARN TO PLAY

4Week Course With Clear Weekly Objectives for players who are level 1.0-1.5

Week 1 — Objective: Learn the Basic Strokes & Move Safely

Players should finish the week able to rally a few balls and understand the basic shapes.

Focus skills:

  • Grip, ready position and rules

  • Forehand + backhand + serve basics

  • Keeping 3 – 4 ball rallies

  • Understanding court zones

Week 2 — Objective: Serve, Return & Keep the Point Alive

This week builds the first real “start the point” skills.

Focus skills:

  • Simple serve technique

  • Returning with height

  • Partner communication

  • Staying calm in early rallies

Week 3 — Objective: Use the Glass for Basic Defence

The biggest beginner breakthrough — learning the back wall of glass.

Focus skills:

  • Back glass timing

  • Letting the ball drop

  • Simple defensive resets

  • Moving together as a pair

Week 4 — Objective: Play Simple Points With Confidence

By the end of the course, players should feel ready for mixins and social play.

Focus skills:

  • Basic positioning (attack vs defence)

  • Volleys with stability

  • Building 6–8 ball rallies

  • Playing short, guided points